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Freeths LLP

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Freeths LLP’s Leeds-based team is led by director Mark Heppinstall. The team is experienced in working with business owners and those with agricultural and multiple property interests, carrying out family work from financial remedy cases to children disputes. Its children work typically involves complex situations such as parental investigation and alienation. As part of a full-service firm, the team is able to refer clients for support regarding employment, tax, trusts and estate planning concerns.

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  • ‘Mark Heppinstall is an excellent solicitor. I have known him for many years and I find him very knowledgeable and thorough.'

  • ‘Mark Heppinstall is extremely down to earth and not confrontational in any way. He works hard to find a solution.'

  • 'Sarah Scullion has been a very good and astute addition to the team at Freeths. She shows great expertise as a more junior solicitor and is collaboratively trained. It is clear that he has a real knack for family law. Her client care skills are excellent.’

  • ‘I have worked on a number of occasions with Mark Heppinstall. He is approachable, and I have found him to provide helpful and timely input when called on.’

  • ‘I have worked with Mark Heppinstall and Sarah Scullion. They are both extremely committed individuals with a high level of client care and able to deal with the most complex of cases in an efficient and sensitive manner.

  • 'They offer an excellent client service - with a strong team having knowledge of the law; how to effectively address the issues and good back-up and resources.'
  • 'Mark Heppinstall is a good negotiator, but a strong fighter, when required.'
  • Sarah and Mark are extremely thorough in their preparation, are able to manage clients' expectations and provide high-quality advice. It is a pleasure as counsel to receive briefs from this firm, as I know they are always comprehensive and detailed.’

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Mark Heppinstall

Other key lawyers

Sarah Scullion